Freedom Writers Teacher Camp

Well, it's actually called Freedom Writer Teachers: April Summit. I am off next Thursday through Sunday for this program. I am super excited. We will all be gathering (150 of us from around the US, Canada, etc. who participated in the institutes over the past year like I went to in June) to continue to gain knowledge on the Freedom Writers teaching methods, collaborate with other teachers on how to engage, enlighten, and empower our students through reading and writing. And, once again, this is all provided by the foundation. I am so excited. Did I say that already? It's just what I need. I have had a tough year, as I expressed before, and especially a tough month. And, while I know that Trekkie is sure to find something unproductive and just mean to say, I wanted to share with those of you who did like the book, who did find it inspiring, who did find the entries engaging and enlightening, who didn't find it "below" you to read something that is current and about kids that are not like you useless, about this exciting experience. Also, I believe we are going to get the chance to preview the documentary. I am looking forward to seeing whether or not any of our footage, your stories etc. made the final cut. So, for those of you who are interested, I will keep you posted. If you're not interested, you don't really have to check this blog, so that's on you.